Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Not exactly a natural talent

Look, my very first handspun (using a drop spindle)!

Isn't it incredibly ugly? Last week Katy was good enough to teach a bunch of us how to spin, and this is what resulted from my first efforts. I showed this ball to someone at WWKIP day last weekend, and their comment was "huh, that must've been a really ugly sheep!" Yeah, the roving is not exactly the most gorgeous thing ever (Jacob sheep, they are spotted!), but I will probably need a lot of practice before I get any good at this.

Next lesson is plying, I'm sure this yarn will then turn into an even bigger horror. =)

My second effort looks ever so slightly better, only because the roving comes in prettier colours.

And because I can't resist pissing the cat off....

She's really getting the hang of this "stay still for the yarn pose" thing. Even though she clearly hates it. =)

I'm so glad you started spinning. It is so much fun. I love to see the roving turn into yarn. Your 1st handspun isn't supposed to look good. Mine wasn't great either. I think it's a requirement so a year later you can look back and be amazed at your progress.

Your spinning looks good to me. Are you using a drop spindle? I've yet to try spinning ... one of these days.

I'm so glad I checked out your blog today. Somehow I missed via Flickr all of the beautiful photos of the best fiber model ever ... Sophie. I always tell my guys that they're going to have to get a job. Sophie could definitely get a modeling job ... she's a natural! I think she enjoys your photo shoots; otherwise, she'd get up and walk away.